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Family thanks city over Hensley investigation; resident raises Greenhills water dispute
Summary
Public commenters at the June 23 Chowchilla council meeting thanked city staff for assistance in a local investigation and urged continued action; another resident reported documents related to a Greenhills water dispute and said the issue has divided the community.
At the start of the June 23 Chowchilla City Council meeting, several members of the public addressed the Council on community concerns and local business openings.
Titus Shields spoke on behalf of the family of Chad Hensley, expressing appreciation to Mayor Kelly Smith, Police Chief Jeff Palmer and other city staff for their support related to an ongoing investigation and urging continued efforts toward resolution.
Matthew Thiel addressed the Council about an ongoing water dispute in the Greenhills neighborhood. He said the matter was creating division in the community and told the Council that he had provided documentation to the City Clerk; he also commented on social‑media interactions involving Council Member Jeff Troost. The minutes record the submission of documentation but do not record a staff response to the substantive claim beyond the public comment entry.
Judy Wallace asked about receiving an administrative citation linked to weed abatement; Fire Chief Fred Gaumnitz told the Council the topic would be discussed later under the related agenda item and that staff would review her situation.
Other public comments included Tim Alford of the Chowchilla Lions Service Club previewing a July 5 fireworks and family event at the fairgrounds (a funding request for that event appeared later on the agenda), and Chamber of Commerce representative Dennis Haworth providing updates on new memberships and sponsorships for community events. Dr. Harold Brown and Olivia Tashira thanked staff for assistance in opening local health services initiatives.
The minutes do not record any direct rebuttal or follow‑up action taken on the Greenhills water dispute during the meeting; the City Clerk was noted as having received documentation from the commenter.
